Quote on Patriotism

[merthin]

Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues. The pride of nationalism, however, trumpets its country's virtues and denies its deficiencies, while it is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants

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[merthin]

Alas, 'tis all too true. - Speaking of The Nile, I am still hard-pressed to believe that our recent president was actually elected for his second term. *shrug* Oh well. Perhaps the contrast will be all the more noticeable.